Automation Test DeveloperLocation: LOUISVILLEDuration: Long term contractRole Description: We’re looking for a hands-on Automation Test Developer to build, maintain, and scale robust UI and API test automation using Java, Selenium WebDriver, TestNG, and ExtentReports. You’ll design a modular framework (e.g., Page Object Model, data-driven) that integrates seamlessly with CI/CD, enabling fast, reliable feedback on product quality.Key ResponsibilitiesFramework DevelopmentDesign and implement scalable automation frameworks in Java using Selenium WebDriver and TestNG (Page Object Model, data-driven, keyword-driven as applicable).Configure ExtentReports for rich test reporting (screenshots, logs, environment details, categorization).Test Authoring & MaintenanceDevelop automated test scripts for functional, regression, smoke, and cross-browser testing.Create reusable utilities (wait strategies, element wrappers, data parsers, REST clients).Quality Engineering PracticesEnsure reliable synchronization (explicit waits, fluent waits), robust locator strategies, and test data management.Implement parallel execution, test retries, and suite optimization to reduce.CI/CD IntegrationIntegrate test suites with Jenkins/GitHub Actions/Azure DevOps; configure reporting and artifacts.Set up scheduling, gating, and quality thresholds; publish results to dashboards.API Testing (Preferred)Author API tests (REST/JSON) using Java libraries (e.g., RestAssured) and validate responses, contracts, and negative scenarios.Collaboration & GovernanceWork closely with Product, Dev, and QA to define acceptance criteria and test strategy.Participate in code reviews, defect triage, and root-cause analysis; enforce coding standards and best practices.Environment & ToolsManage test environments, browser grids (Selenium Grid/Cloud providers), and test data.Contribute to documentation, onboarding guides, and knowledge base articles.Required Qualifications8–10+ years of experience in test automation with Java and Selenium WebDriver.Strong knowledge of TestNG (annotations, suites, data providers, parallelism) and ExtentReports configuration/customization.Proficiency with Page Object Model, data-driven testing, and robust locator strategies (CSS/XPath).Experience integrating automation with CI/CD (Jenkins) and Git.Hands-on with Maven/Gradle, build pipelines, and dependency management.Working knowledge of REST API testing and JSON parsing (e.g., RestAssured, Jackson/Gson).Solid understanding of OOP, design patterns, and clean code practices in test automation.Familiarity with cross-browser and cross-platform testing; execution via Selenium Grid or cloud (e.g., BrowserStack/Sauce Labs).Experience with defect tracking and test management tools (e.g., JIRA, Zephyr, Azure Test Plans).Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and ability to troubleshoot flaky tests and environment issues.Excellent communication and collaboration in Agile/Scrum environments.Preferred QualificationsExperience with BDD (Cucumber) and Gherkin.Performance testing exposure (e.g., JMeter) or accessibility testing familiarity.Knowledge of SQL and test data provisioning.Containerization awareness (Docker) for test execution.Security testing basics (OWASP) and shift-left testing practices.Experience setting up quality gates and dashboards (e.g., SonarQube, custom reporting).